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pris

taken, busy, caught

adjective PREE Less Common
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Also means

seized, gripped

Usage Note

Pris is the past participle of prendre used as an adjective. Être pris means to be busy or unavailable (je suis pris ce soir). It can also mean seized or caught (pris sur le fait = caught in the act). The feminine form is prise, which is also an independent noun meaning a grip or outlet.

Examples

"Je suis désolé, je suis pris ce soir."

Natural Translation

I'm sorry, I'm busy this evening.

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